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we are seeing the u.s. plan to withdrawal from afghanistan with the plants keep the number of troops stationed in pakistan. one, how do you think that the situation will be effective in pakistan? and, two, how do you think the u.s.-pakistan stands right now if -- [inaudible]. >> the perception is i think the expectation is that pakistan is going to go through what i would call a vertical meltdown but it won't become a failed state but when organs of the state stop acting on their own and at the height of pakistani integrity as a nation, a.q. khan was doing his own thing so you can imagine when the country starts to disintegrate in -- at various levels, what we're going to see in terms of proliferation and put pakistan in all sorts of things which, against our interests. so i think that the whole issue of india-pakistan will be exacerbated as a result of come as a result of the potential of pakistani involvement in the middle east, which is also something, which is almost obvious because the saudis do have a
we are seeing the u.s. plan to withdrawal from afghanistan with the plants keep the number of troops stationed in pakistan. one, how do you think that the situation will be effective in pakistan? and, two, how do you think the u.s.-pakistan stands right now if -- [inaudible]. >> the perception is i think the expectation is that pakistan is going to go through what i would call a vertical meltdown but it won't become a failed state but when organs of the state stop acting on their own and...
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as you can see, from the last figure on the u.s. drought monitor, a dry pattern is expected over the next three months over the south and the midwest. prospects are limited for improvement, including western nevada and arizona. the drought and warm temperatures in the midwest are firmly entrenched into the month of february. they have seen a greater need for above normal rain to recover. this area is becoming the epicenter of the 2013 drought. despite some relief, much of the apalachicola chattahoochee river basin remains under extreme drought conditions, including low groundwater levels and georgia is in its driest year on record. local levels have increased as far as effort, and it results in a strong multistate and multi-agency partnership. in december of 2012, we drew on these partnerships and had a national drought form in washington dc. the goal of the forum was to understand the extent of the impact and response for improving the drought readiness for 2013 and into the future. this was cosponsored by the national midwestern,
as you can see, from the last figure on the u.s. drought monitor, a dry pattern is expected over the next three months over the south and the midwest. prospects are limited for improvement, including western nevada and arizona. the drought and warm temperatures in the midwest are firmly entrenched into the month of february. they have seen a greater need for above normal rain to recover. this area is becoming the epicenter of the 2013 drought. despite some relief, much of the apalachicola...
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the u.s. and around the world, other companies i know are very involved in that, sort of encouraging, encouraging people to go into this. that's figure out how to attract people into the s.t.e.m. fields, but even beyond stem, fill the needs of the business needs, and so, you know, that is also an important sort of community involvement, things that we really hold dear to our heart and see a sort of an imperative, that we are committed to from the leadership level on down. and i think that, you know, we can't just to close, our business is dependent on having the right people with the right skill sets that serve as our client. and time in the market is important. ultimately, i think we will want to create a positive immigration experience for our people, whether that's the spouses and children are coming in with our employees, and to remove, reduce the wait time for the entire experience which has been as positive, i think for a lot of our people, to make it a positive experience both for the u
the u.s. and around the world, other companies i know are very involved in that, sort of encouraging, encouraging people to go into this. that's figure out how to attract people into the s.t.e.m. fields, but even beyond stem, fill the needs of the business needs, and so, you know, that is also an important sort of community involvement, things that we really hold dear to our heart and see a sort of an imperative, that we are committed to from the leadership level on down. and i think that, you...
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the u.s. senate. weeknights watch key public policy events. every week in the latest nonfiction authors and books on booktv. you can see past programs and get our schedules out our website. you can join in on the conversation on social media sites. >> georgetown university law center is hosting a conference on energy, carbon emissions and climate change today here in washington. with the daylong event features discussions on electric vehicles, the agenda in washington and prospects for international agreements on reducing emissions. we will be back within the hour here on c-span2. events sponsors that are bringing together government officials and energy sector representatives to explore how state and federal government can work together. abo >> also an ev charging station e installation.ing this has been driven both by advances in vehicle technology and charging technology come but also by paul c. incentives that have been put in place at the federal level, state and localbe novel. policies t
the u.s. senate. weeknights watch key public policy events. every week in the latest nonfiction authors and books on booktv. you can see past programs and get our schedules out our website. you can join in on the conversation on social media sites. >> georgetown university law center is hosting a conference on energy, carbon emissions and climate change today here in washington. with the daylong event features discussions on electric vehicles, the agenda in washington and prospects for...
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in 2003, the u.s. department of transportation initiated a study of climate risks to gulf coast transportation and it's now cooperating in that study with the south alabama regional planning commission. the bureau of land management and the u.s. forest service are developing a drought vulnerability model a carbon storage map and an alpine monitoring program to help land managers in southwestern colorado cope with the effects of a changing climate. the centers for disease control and prevention have a climate-ready states and cities initiative to help local health departments prepare for changes in health risks driven by climate change. e.p.a. partnered with new york city's department of environmental protection to develop a software tool that helps drinking water and waste water utility operators understand how climate change poses risks to their facilities. rhode island, i'm proud to say is one of many states that have formed a climate change commission. the commission is coordinating with federal off
in 2003, the u.s. department of transportation initiated a study of climate risks to gulf coast transportation and it's now cooperating in that study with the south alabama regional planning commission. the bureau of land management and the u.s. forest service are developing a drought vulnerability model a carbon storage map and an alpine monitoring program to help land managers in southwestern colorado cope with the effects of a changing climate. the centers for disease control and prevention...
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u.s. and his country. you can see that live at 4:00 p.m. eastern. it will be on our companion network, c-span. we continue the prime time booktv programing later tonight looking at civil rights move. wed look at authors, mary francis berry and taylor brand. that will be. on c-span 3 tonight at same time, american history focusing on american artifact. we have smithsonian curator, eleanor jones harvey. she will talk about photographs and paintings from the civil war. all that here on the c-span networks. >> okay. folks. okay. we're going to get the second keynote speaker started here while you're enjoying your lunch. but first i would like to thank our gold sponsors for supporting us today. they are centurylink government, blue coat federal, hewlett-packard, info blocks, juner per networks, lockheed martin, net app, palo alto networks, red hat, red seal networks, taurus advanced, enterprise solutions and verizon. special thanks to those. as we enjoy our lunch i will introduce miss tina kune
u.s. and his country. you can see that live at 4:00 p.m. eastern. it will be on our companion network, c-span. we continue the prime time booktv programing later tonight looking at civil rights move. wed look at authors, mary francis berry and taylor brand. that will be. on c-span 3 tonight at same time, american history focusing on american artifact. we have smithsonian curator, eleanor jones harvey. she will talk about photographs and paintings from the civil war. all that here on the c-span...
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even the u.s. girl scouts have a different policy, accepting gay and transgender members into their associations. the boy scouts of america have almost three million members and 70% of the troops are sponsored by church groups, who oppose homosexuality. in 2000 the u.s. supreme court ruled the group has a constitutional right to refuse gay members. it's a policy many parents want upheld. >> it is not hate. it is not bigotry. it is choice how to raise my children in what i perceive to be my christian values. >> on sunday president obama weighed in urging the group to open its membership to everyone. he agrees. >> the boy scouts are unwilling to lift the ban they simply won't be relevant to a generation that decided to embrace lbgt brothers sisters, coworkers neighbors, friends. >> for now the ban remains in place. scout leaders say they need more time to consider and consult before deciding to whether to everyturn a century old policy. al-jazeera washington. >> that is an except from al-jazeera engl
even the u.s. girl scouts have a different policy, accepting gay and transgender members into their associations. the boy scouts of america have almost three million members and 70% of the troops are sponsored by church groups, who oppose homosexuality. in 2000 the u.s. supreme court ruled the group has a constitutional right to refuse gay members. it's a policy many parents want upheld. >> it is not hate. it is not bigotry. it is choice how to raise my children in what i perceive to be...